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Below is a quick recap of this week. You will find the full video of our Budget Town Hall, an introduction of our efforts to commit to buy local, as well as helpful resources to continue to navigate this uncertain time.
Revised FY 2021 Budget Proposal
On Tuesday March 7th, the County Executive released the revised Fy 2021 Budget proposal HERE . Yesterday we had a chance to address some of your questions at our virtual Budget Town Hall. Fairfax County's Joe Mondoro was able to provide detailed information regarding the revision. You can view the full video below and send us additional questions you may have at leedist@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Commit to Buy Local
Shop Local if possible, buy from your local grocery store or small business to help them through this downturn.

I'm asking that everyone share this initiative from the   Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation - SFDC. With this we can help local businesses get the word out about what services they are still offering, and create a one-stop-shop for community members that want to commit to buy local.

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U.S. SBA Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.

More information found HERE
COX Connect2Compete Program
During this time of required distance learning due to COVID-19,COX is helping families in need with kids in grades K-12 get connected to the internet through Connect2Compete program.

  • New customers* receive their first two months free of Connect2Compete service, $9.95/month thereafter
  • Phone and remote desktop support through Cox Complete Care at no charge to provide peace of mind and ease for technology needs
  • Resources for discounted, refurbished equipment through our association with PCs for People
  • A learn from Home toolkit for schools, including instructions on how to fast-track eligible students without internet access

For more information visit www.cox.com/c2c
Legal Services of Northern Virginia is Prepared to Help
Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is working toward advancing justice to promote safe families and safe communities. They are prepared to provide free legal advice to low-income, elderly, and disabled individual and families in a number of areas including, unemployment claims, housing: evictions and foreclosures and protective orders. Contact them at 703-778-6800 or visit their website HERE
Consider Donating What You Can
In these uncertain times, families in our community are in urgent need of food and supplies. If you are able to, I encourage you all to consider donating to our food pantries and community based resources listed below:
Stay Informed
Fairfax County residents now have additional ways to get information about COVID-19. Residents can send specific questions or concerns related to the coronavirus to: ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov

Text: Ffxcovid to 888777

For regular updates, residents can also continue to follow the following trusted sources:

Rodney Lusk